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Shibas are energetic hunting dogs determined to slip out the door and go squirrel hunting.
I would think with a new baby and an OES, you have enough on your plate, but that’s up to you. I don’t think the Shiba would get much attention: you don’t have time.
No. Shibas are pretty territorial and don’t tend to like other dogs.
They are also very very smart, macho, forward dogs. They require an inordinate amount of time to be devoted to them in keeping them in line and properly exercised.
They can be great around kids, but only very very well trained kids.
Depends on your Shiba’s personality and upbringing. I trained my Shiba from 8 weeks to be gentle and social with all people and animals. You already have the baby so a young puppy would be ok, or a well socialized adult shiba. As long as you didn’t have the shiba first then had a baby. I hear that when you have an adult shiba, the baby becomes more important of course so shibas can try to run away from home real often. Otherwise they are very loyal and will stick around. Some male or female shibas are very aggressive toward other dogs of their gender. My shiba loves all female dogs, and he will just go up and sniff any friendly cat, rat, mouse, bird rather than attack it. Shibas can get chewy and destructive if they get ignored.
The Shiba Inu, like most Asian spitz breeds as well as primitive breeds, is a very independent and strong willed canine. They tend to keep to themselves and they value their space. Due to their immense intelligence and free thinking, you must have time to work consistently with him/her in obedience training. If you happen by a Shiba Inu puppy, there is a possibility that it will learn to get along with your sheep dog, but the baby may pose a problem as the Shiba Inu doesn’t do well with being poked and prodded at by little hands. They do best in homes with older children who can respect the dog’s space.
I wouldn’t esp. with an infant. They are not the best with kids & can easily see them as prey. They have extreme prey drive & are difficult to own. You really must do a lot more research into shiba behavior & challenges before getting one. Their adorable exterior hides a demon personality.
It depends on the Shiba’s temperament, & how it was brought up. As young pups, both of my Shibas were well-socialized, so they both love kids & other animals… but I can’t say every Shiba will be the same.
You should keep in mind that they are highly intelligent dogs, so if you do adopt one into your family, I would make sure you had the time to train your Shiba. It does make a huge difference in the long run, & Shibas just love challenges! They’re also very independent, so training this breed is pretty much a must-do. But more than not, they make great pets because they tend to be so loyal to their families.
Overall, if you take the time to train & socialize your Shiba, you should be fine….. Good luck!
We own a 1.5 yr old shiba inu female and she is a handful. We socialized her extensively from 8 weeks and she still has some behavioral and aggression problems. Our shiba can be unpredictable, extremely high energy, disobedient, independent, dominant etc. She can also be a cuddle bug. But the gamble is the issue. The older our shiba inu gets, the more problems she seems to develop. As a young pup, she was fine around children, other dogs, etc. However, as she gets older and more set in her ways, she has developed fear and aggression with children and small dogs. We are currently looking into behavorial modification courses for her.
While I do love my shiba inu, I def dont think they are the right breed for everyone. You have to have A LOT of free time, and even more patience. I dont think a shiba would do well in an enviro with an infant and a larger, older dog. I also think it would be far too much for you to handle, with a baby to worry about. I dont mean to sound terrible but I wouldnt want you to get one and than figure out later that you might have to get rid of the shiba. Good Luck to you!
Shibas are energetic hunting dogs determined to slip out the door and go squirrel hunting.
I would think with a new baby and an OES, you have enough on your plate, but that’s up to you. I don’t think the Shiba would get much attention: you don’t have time.
No. Shibas are pretty territorial and don’t tend to like other dogs.
They are also very very smart, macho, forward dogs. They require an inordinate amount of time to be devoted to them in keeping them in line and properly exercised.
They can be great around kids, but only very very well trained kids.
The Shiba’s I have come into contact with are very tempermental and touchy.
These websites might give you more information on their overall temperment:—The-Good-and-the-Bad&id=1453712
Depends on your Shiba’s personality and upbringing. I trained my Shiba from 8 weeks to be gentle and social with all people and animals. You already have the baby so a young puppy would be ok, or a well socialized adult shiba. As long as you didn’t have the shiba first then had a baby. I hear that when you have an adult shiba, the baby becomes more important of course so shibas can try to run away from home real often. Otherwise they are very loyal and will stick around. Some male or female shibas are very aggressive toward other dogs of their gender. My shiba loves all female dogs, and he will just go up and sniff any friendly cat, rat, mouse, bird rather than attack it. Shibas can get chewy and destructive if they get ignored.
The Shiba Inu, like most Asian spitz breeds as well as primitive breeds, is a very independent and strong willed canine. They tend to keep to themselves and they value their space. Due to their immense intelligence and free thinking, you must have time to work consistently with him/her in obedience training. If you happen by a Shiba Inu puppy, there is a possibility that it will learn to get along with your sheep dog, but the baby may pose a problem as the Shiba Inu doesn’t do well with being poked and prodded at by little hands. They do best in homes with older children who can respect the dog’s space.
I wouldn’t esp. with an infant. They are not the best with kids & can easily see them as prey. They have extreme prey drive & are difficult to own. You really must do a lot more research into shiba behavior & challenges before getting one. Their adorable exterior hides a demon personality.
It depends on the Shiba’s temperament, & how it was brought up. As young pups, both of my Shibas were well-socialized, so they both love kids & other animals… but I can’t say every Shiba will be the same.
You should keep in mind that they are highly intelligent dogs, so if you do adopt one into your family, I would make sure you had the time to train your Shiba. It does make a huge difference in the long run, & Shibas just love challenges! They’re also very independent, so training this breed is pretty much a must-do. But more than not, they make great pets because they tend to be so loyal to their families.
Overall, if you take the time to train & socialize your Shiba, you should be fine….. Good luck!
I would say No.
We own a 1.5 yr old shiba inu female and she is a handful. We socialized her extensively from 8 weeks and she still has some behavioral and aggression problems. Our shiba can be unpredictable, extremely high energy, disobedient, independent, dominant etc. She can also be a cuddle bug. But the gamble is the issue. The older our shiba inu gets, the more problems she seems to develop. As a young pup, she was fine around children, other dogs, etc. However, as she gets older and more set in her ways, she has developed fear and aggression with children and small dogs. We are currently looking into behavorial modification courses for her.
While I do love my shiba inu, I def dont think they are the right breed for everyone. You have to have A LOT of free time, and even more patience. I dont think a shiba would do well in an enviro with an infant and a larger, older dog. I also think it would be far too much for you to handle, with a baby to worry about. I dont mean to sound terrible but I wouldnt want you to get one and than figure out later that you might have to get rid of the shiba. Good Luck to you!